Senior Analyst, SEO & Paid Search

New York City, NY (On-site)

$70K/yr – $75K/yrSenior Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own cross-channel search momentum by pairing SEO and paid search workstreams, translating client goals into measurable, executable strategies, and surfacing practical optimization across technical SEO, content, and campaign testing.

  • Integrated Search: Connect SEO and SEM plans to lift visibility and efficiency across core buyer moments.
  • Execution & Analytics: Lead audits, keyword/content plans, and performance reporting to guide decisions.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Integrated Search Strategy
  • Support the development and execution of integrated strategies across SEO and Paid Search.
  • Translate client business goals and marketing objectives into actionable search strategies and tactical recommendations.
  • Identify opportunities where SEO and SEM can work together to improve visibility, efficiency, and performance.
  • Collaborate with cross-channel teams (analytics, media, social, creative, and development) to align search initiatives with broader marketing programs.
  • SEO Strategy & Execution
  • Lead technical SEO audits, site analysis, and competitive analysis to identify opportunities to improve organic visibility.
  • Develop keyword strategies, content recommendations, and technical SEO recommendations aligned with client goals.
  • Conduct content audits and work with editorial and creative teams to optimize existing and new content.
  • Prioritize SEO recommendations based on potential impact and implementation feasibility.
  • Partner with development teams to ensure accurate implementation of SEO recommendations.
  • Monitor organic search performance and provide actionable insights to improve rankings, traffic, and engagement.
  • Paid Search Campaign Management
  • Support the development, optimization, and maintenance of paid search campaigns across platforms such as Google Ads and Microsoft Ads.
  • Assist in campaign setup, keyword research, ad copy testing, bid optimization, and landing page recommendations.
  • Monitor pacing and performance against KPIs, identifying opportunities for optimization.
  • Execute testing strategies across campaign variables (creative, keywords, audience signals, landing pages).
  • Work with vendors and platform partners to troubleshoot issues and ensure campaign performance.
  • Analytics, Reporting & Insights
  • Pull, analyze, and interpret performance data across both SEO and SEM channels.
  • Produce weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc performance reports with insights and recommendations.
  • Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for internal teams and clients.
  • Identify emerging trends, issues, and opportunities in search performance.
  • Industry Leadership & Innovation
  • Stay informed on evolving search trends, including changes in search engine algorithms, AI-driven search experiences, and platform updates.
  • Share relevant industry insights, tools, and best practices with internal teams.
  • Support the development of internal thought leadership, case studies, POVs, and blog content.
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KINESSO

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KINESSO is the technology-driven performance marketing agency that sits at the very heart of IPG Mediabrands, providing actionable growth for both our agency partners and clients. We turn ‘action’ into ‘outcome’ for our clients, leveraging our unique optimization, analytics, AI, and experimentation capabilities. KINESSO has brought together the collective power of what was formerly Matterkind, Reprise, and Kinesso under one collective entity that will serve as the most powerful delivery engine in the industry. We have extensive offerings spanning across performance marketing and data and technology. Fueled by a deep understanding of consumer behavior, we offer an end-to-end engine of planning and optimization while also delivering on data-driven strategy for social platforms, actionable growth in e-commerce, and creating curated marketplaces specific to each client's function and needs. The company has more than 6,000 employees operating in more than 60 countries. Learn more at KINESSO.com.

Founded in 2009
New York, New York, USA
3.4K employees (872 in marketing)
71% recommend to a friend
71% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
39.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
40%
Direct
44.9%
Referral
9.2%
Social
3.7%
Paid
1.9%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~3.4K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
791 (23% of company)
Median Career Experience
11 years
Median Tenure
4.1 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
10

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